PUBLIC NOTICE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 1919 M STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 News Media Information: (202) 418-0500 Fax-On-Demand: (202) 418-2830 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov ftp.fcc.gov DA 98-1497 July 27, 1998 FCC Sponsors Seminar on 220 MHz Auction Event to Be Held August 6, 1998 On August 6, 1998, the FCC will sponsor a free seminar for the Phase II 220 MHz auction, which is scheduled to begin on September 15, 1998. This seminar will be held at the Sheraton City Center Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with registration from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The seminar will provide attendees with information about pre-auction procedures, conduct of the auction, FCC remote bidding software, and the 220 MHz service and auction rules. The morning session will address legal and technical issues, and the afternoon session will address electronic filing and bidding procedures. Please note that a maximum of two representatives from each company may attend, first-come first-served, on a reservation basis until room capacity is filled. To register complete the form attached to this Public Notice and return no later than Thursday July 30, 1998. Additional seating may be available on the day of the seminar. Please contact the Auctions and Industry Analysis Division of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau at (888) 225-5322 (press option #2 at the prompt) or dial directly (717) 338-2888 for general registration information. If hotel accommodations are needed, reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at (202)775-0800 ext. 3400. Identify that you are attending the FCC Auction Seminar. News Media Contact: Meribeth McCarrick at (202) 418-0654 FCC Auctions Contacts: Kathy Garland at (888) 225-5322 (press option #2 at the prompt) FCC AUCTION SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM The Phase II 220 MHz Service Auction The FCC will sponsor a one day seminar for the 220 MHz auction applicants. The seminar will provide information about pre-auction procedures, service and auction rules, conduct of the auction, and the FCC remote bidding software. Space is limited. A maximum of two representatives from each company may attend on a reservation basis, first-come first-served until room capacity is filled. Additional seating may be available on a stand-by basis the day of the seminar. The seminar will be held: Thursday, August 6, 1998 Sheraton City Center Hotel 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20037 Registration 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Seminar 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. If hotel accommodations are needed, reservations can be made by calling the hotel reservations at 1-800-526-7495 or directly at 202-775-0800. Specify that you are attending the FCC Auction Seminar. *********************************** To register, complete the form below and return no later than Friday, July 31, 1998, by mail or fax to: FCC Auction 18 Auctions Operations Branch 1270 Fairfield Road Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245 FAX: 717-338-2850 Phone: 888-CALL-FCC (888-225-5322) or 717-338-2888 (General Auction Information and Seminar Registration, press option #2 at the prompt.) I/We will attend the 220 MHz auction seminar on Thursday, August 6, 1998 1. Name of attendee:________________________________________ 2. Name of attendee:________________________________________ Company name:____________________________________________ Phone:______________________ Fax: _______________________